Benjamin Harrison
Biography of Vice President Levi P. Morton (1889-1893)

Biography of Vice President Levi P. Morton (1889-1893)
Presidency of Benjamin Harrison
Business experience had taught him conservatism. He never was influenced by crazy theorists. —Senator Thomas C. Platt » read more »
Biography of President Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893)

Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893)
Nominated for President on the eighth ballot at the 1888 Republican Convention, Benjamin Harrison conducted one of the first "front-porch" campaigns, delivering short speeches to delegations that visited him in Indianapolis. As he was only 5 feet, 6 inches tall, Democrats called him "Little Ben"; Republicans replied that he was big enough to wear the hat of his grandfather, "Old Tippecanoe." » read more »
Inaugural Address of Benjamin Harrison - 1889
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1889
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